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Calling All Independent Consultants and Contractors | Be Part of Our Next Public Transport Authority Panel Submission

Are you an independent consultant or contractor with expertise in infrastructure, engineering, or technical services?

De Leo Consulting is excited to announce an upcoming opportunity to collaborate on a high-impact submission for the Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia’s forthcoming Technical & Engineering Consultancy Services (TECS) Panel Contract.

About the Opportunity

The PTA requires top-tier consultancy partners to provide technical and engineering advisory services for a range of operational and capital projects—including rail, road, structures, and more. This contract will be vital in supporting everything from major infrastructure planning and design to delivery, construction, assurance, safety, and digital integration, spanning an initial five-year period with potential extensions.

Expertise Needed

The PTA’s panel covers a wide selection of disciplines:

Civil Engineering: Rail reserves, urban works, geotechnical investigations, structures, traffic, surveying.
Management & Assurance: Systems or digital engineering, project management, safety, asset governance.
Electrical Engineering: Earthing, bonding, EMC, power systems, overhead line equipment.
Facilities & Infrastructure: Hydraulics, fire & life safety, mechanical & electrical systems, accessibility.
Information Technology: Cyber security, software, IT systems.
Communications & Signals: Communications and signaling engineering for rail and transport.
Track, Rolling Stock, Maritime, and Specialist Services: Track design, rolling stock, maritime engineering, specialist research or recruitment, and more.

How to Get Involved

De Leo Consulting is assembling a diverse, high-quality project team for this panel submission, and we welcome individual consultants and specialist subcontractors who are passionate about contributing their skills and experience. By participating, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Western Australia’s public transport—while gaining opportunities on significant infrastructure programs.

What We’re Looking For

Proven expertise in any of the PTA’s panel disciplines.
Experience with infrastructure or transport-focused projects.
Commitment to innovation, assurance, and delivering within a collaborative team environment.

Register Your Interest

Are you ready to make a difference and help deliver world-class transport solutions? Register your interest with De Leo Consulting today! Tell us about your experience, discipline specialty, and how you can support our PTA panel bid. We’d love to hear from you before our tender team is finalised.

Important Dates

Estimated PTA Tender Advertising: July–August 2025
Estimated Contract Start: March 2026

Contact Us

Reach out via our website contact form or email us at peter@deleo.net.au to discuss opportunities to collaborate on this milestone submission.

Let’s build a better-connected Western Australia, together!

Scenario Test Auditing

Let me share a quick story. A few years ago, I participated in an immersive training session that simulated a courtroom experience. Picture this: I was on the witness stand in a mock magistrates’ court, being questioned about my actions as the leader in a familiar scenario. It was all pretend, of course, but the impact was real. At the time, I was leading a large maintenance organization, and it quickly became clear how easily a prosecutor could uncover gaps in our compliance.

That experience was a wake-up call. I realised I needed to rethink how we demonstrated compliance with Rail Safety and Workplace Health and Safety legislation. It wasn’t enough to just have processes in place; I had to ensure they were airtight and defensible. That courtroom roleplay shaped how I approach safe operations to this day.

Now, imagine applying this storytelling approach before you find yourself in such a high-pressure scenario. By simulating an incident investigation and framing it around document discovery, you can uncover gaps in compliance—just like an internal audit, but with a sharper focus on real-world scenarios.

For industries like Mining, Transport, and Engineering & Construction, compliance is a shared responsibility. The risks of not getting it right are significant:

Personal loss: Serious injuries, health issues, or even legal consequences like imprisonment.
Organizational loss: Financial penalties, production downtime, and costly rectifications.
Reputation damage: Reduced service reliability and loss of confidence from clients and stakeholders.
License to operate: When your ability to continue business is on the line, nothing else matters.

So let me ask again: If a regulator launched an investigation tomorrow, how prepared is your team to demonstrate compliance? Does your organisation truly understand why aligning behaviours to your management system is critical?

If these questions resonate, I invite you to explore how scenario-based audits can make a difference. These audits use real-world stories, incident investigations and actual prosecutions to bring safety, quality, and engineering processes to life, while pinpointing areas for improvement.

Let’s start the conversation. Schedule a consultation or introductory session to see how this approach can help close the gaps and strengthen your operations.

Extend your network: Express interest in joining De Leo Consulting

Introduction:

At De Leo Consulting, we’re dedicated to bridging businesses to the economy with a low carbon footprint through sustainable transport solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising rail networks, promoting modal shift, facilitating efficient freight movement, investing in sustainable infrastructure, and driving economic growth.

The opportunity:

We’re on the lookout for mid-career professionals who possess a passion for combining engineering with business leadership. Our unique opportunity offers the chance to merge technical engineering prowess with a keen eye for return on investment.

Why De Leo Consulting?

As catalysts for change in the transportation industry, we specialize in transport asset management and capital investment. De Leo Consulting stands at the forefront of optimizing railway and road systems. Our spectrum of services includes feasibility studies, business case development, procurement, construction support, and safety and maintenance solutions. With a commitment to operational excellence and cost efficiency, we’re the trusted partner for organizations seeking success in transport projects across Australia.

Interested?

If you’re intrigued by this opportunity, we invite you to express your interest by submitting a current CV along with a short note explaining why you’re drawn to joining De Leo Consulting.

Join us as we shape sustainable futures and drive positive change in the transportation industry. Your expertise and passion could be the catalyst for transformative solutions.